Character Relationship Map: Ossos

Characters

• Tina (played by Mariya Lipkina) — protagonist

  Desperate young mother struggling with poverty and suicidal thoughts while caring for her newborn.

• Clotilde (played by Vanda Duarte) — protagonist

  Responsible housemaid and Tina's sister who provides stability and care amidst community hardship.

• The Father (played by Nuno Vaz) — supporting

  Neglectful live-in partner who occasionally attempts to care for his child amid personal struggles.

• Clotilde's husband (played by Miguel Sermão) — supporting

  Local resident who interacts with Tina during her search for her sister.

• Nurse (played by Berta Susana Teixeira) — supporting

  Hospital staff member who directs the father to Eduarda for the infant's medical care.

• Prostitute (played by Anna Carvalho) — minor

  Marginalized woman who temporarily offers childcare to the father during his difficult times.

Key Relationships

• Clotilde's husband → Clotilde (husband)
• Tina → Prostitute (Unknown Indirect Associate)
• Tina → Nurse (Narrative Subject Of Concern)
• Clotilde → The Father (Social Acquaintance)
• The Father → Prostitute (Social Temporary Caretaker)
• The Father → Nurse (Professional Medical Advisor)
• Tina → Clotilde (Family Sister)
• Tina → The Father (Family Live-in Partner)

Story Analysis

A raw exploration of poverty, maternal struggle, and fragmented care in Lisbon's Fontainhas district.

Plot Progression

1. Descent into Despair
2. Hospital Interventions
3. Custody and Care
4. Quiet Resignation